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SFY 2022-23 Annual Report of the Office of Unclaimed Funds
State Fiscal Year 2022-23 was another productive year for the Office of Unclaimed Funds, returning millions to rightful owners.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/resources/pdf/annual-report-sfy-2022-23.pdfPrompt Payment Interest Report FY 2015-2016, May 2016
In the 2015-2016 fiscal year, State agencies paid interest totaling $1,462,835, representing a decrease of $62,277 from the prior year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/prompt-payment-interest-2015-16.pdfPrompt Payment Interest Report FY 2014-2015, May 2015
In the 2014-2015 fiscal year, State agencies paid interest totaling $1,525,112 representing a decrease of $189,713 from the prior year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/prompt-payment-interest-2014-15.pdfDiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… The state and city agencies in charge of overseeing food services at homeless shelters in New York City were lax in inspecting them and did not check if food service workers were tested for tuberculosis (TB), … it should not come with a health warning," DiNapoli said. "Food operations of many shelters have gone uninspected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: New York Sending More Tax Dollars to Federal Government Than it Gets Back
… New York State received 84 cents for every dollar it sent in … released today by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. "New York sent an estimated $40.9 billion more in tax payments … budget and policy changes that could significantly impact New York and other states." Today's report, a follow-up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-york-sending-more-tax-dollars-federal-government-it-gets-backManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… States. It is one of this country’s most common and costly diseases, which often requires emergency care and hospital … and is responsible for a high number of missed school and/or work days. According to the Centers for Disease Control … According to the CDC, people with moderate-to-severe or uncontrolled asthma are more likely to be hospitalized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaBeekmantown Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2025M-70)
… reports (AFRs). Understanding the Audit Area The Board is responsible for managing and controlling the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/02/13/beekmantown-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2025m-70DiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… and tunnel expenses. DiNapoli urged the MTA to continue to search for operating efficiencies and identify and expand … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-dropDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… and rising student debt. The report examines both public and private institutions of higher education. “New … diverse, and nurture a spirit of innovation and community in their students.” Falling Enrollment and Looming Enrollment Cliff In large part due to demographic changes, attracting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsExamination of Procurement Card Payments
… examination was to determine whether the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Long Island Developmental … Disabilities State Operations Office (DDSOO) complied with New York State Finance Law requirements and guidance on … on the contract. Key Findings DDSOO staff did not comply with the requirements of the State Finance Law related to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/examination-procurement-card-paymentsAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… for the Public Work Enforcement Fund (Fund), the boiler inspection program and the asbestos abatement program. We … accurate records to show who is required to pay boiler inspection and asbestos-related project fees. Key Findings We … and implemented guidelines on how and when boiler inspection penalties may be waived, and implemented a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 2 – Financial Condition and Procurement (2016M-388)
… financial condition and controls over procurement for the period January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. … Board of Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $12 million. Key Findings The … not needed. Use surplus fund balance as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, funding needed reserves or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/03/17/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-2-financial-condition-and-procurement-2016mTown of Rhinebeck – Internal Controls Over Cash Management and Information Technology (2013M-36)
… June 22, 2012. Background The Town of Rhinebeck is located in Dutchess County. The Town is governed by an elected Town … effectively segregate the Town Clerk’s duties. Deposits in the Clerk’s office were not timely or intact. Cash … officials. Users on each of the Town’s 15 computers were in the local administrators’ group and could therefore …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-rhinebeck-internal-controls-over-cash-management-and-information-technologyCity of Lackawanna – Garbage Collection Fees (2021M-206)
… oversight or develop written policies and procedures for assessing and billing garbage fees. 30 of 33 properties … a total of $6,350. 16 organizations were billed for garbage services they received. However, the Code indicates the organizations were not eligible for such services. 14 of the 27 garbage fee exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-lackawanna-garbage-collection-fees-2021m-206Town of Plymouth – Highway Department Disbursements and Asset and Inventory Management (2024M-121)
… 949 disbursements totaling $2 million that included vehicle and equipment parts and solvents, reimbursements to … The Board approved 47 disbursements totaling $9,769 for vehicle parts that were not compatible with any Town vehicles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-highway-department-disbursements-and-asset-and-inventory-managementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… However, of the 150 total individuals auditors tested (125 selected employees and all 25 elected officials), 36 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… instrumental in deterring the most devastating cuts to key services, particularly Medicaid and education. At least … levels, given the state’s improved fiscal outlook. Other Key Findings The 30-day amendments include the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerAccounts Payable Advisory No. 36
… Subject: Fiscal Year End - Vouchers and Expense Reports Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) … deadlines for agencies to submit vouchers and expense reports for payment prior to fiscal year end. For specifics, … (GFO) , Chapter XV, Section 4 - Vouchers and Expense Reports . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/36-fiscal-year-end-vouchers-and-expense-reportsDiNapoli: Tax Collections Exceed Projections Through First Half of Fiscal Year
… positive, we still need to see how holiday sales and Wall Street bonuses contribute to the state’s financial position … billion in September were up by $892 million, or more than 21 percent, from the same month a year earlier. Consumption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collections-exceed-projections-through-first-half-fiscal-yearDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Decline $3.7 Billion in Fiscal Year 2018-19
… latest Division of the Budget (DOB) projections, released in February 2019. “After months of concern over … positive note,” DiNapoli said. “The sharp revenue declines in December and January, however, remind us to take nothing … policies, a strong commitment to building robust reserves in preparation for the next economic slump is essential.” All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-decline-37-billion-fiscal-year-2018-19